Side Effects to Look Out For
The side effects of using birth control pills are usually mild. In most cases, they go away after 2 or 3 months because your body begins to adjust to the hormones.
You may experience the following side effects when you start using hormonal birth control:
- Headache [5]
- Sore breasts
- Nausea [6]
- Spotting
- Altered period flow or pattern
In most cases, the symptoms are not severe enough to stop you from performing your daily activities. You can treat some of them at home by taking an over-the-counter pain reliever for headaches and dimenhydrinate (Gravol) or ginger for nausea.
You must talk with your healthcare provider immediately if you experience side effects that prevent you from doing daily activities.
Conclusion
After several studies, we can conclude that hormonal birth control relieves PMS symptoms more than worsens them. However, the effects of the pills may be different for everyone. You can talk to your doctor about other options if you think the pills exacerbate your symptoms.
Reference:
[1]https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/fatigue
[2] https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/ibuprofen-for-adults/
[3] https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682878.html
[4] https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/bloating-causes-and-prevention-tips
[5] https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/headache-when-to-worry-what-to-do
[6] https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-nausea-vomiting